What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineering Manager - Cellular Modem Software position at Apple?
Summary
Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200585544
Join our Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user-experience. We're a passionate and critical team that designs, develops and integrates software for cellular chipsets in Apple products. You will join a hands-on development team that nurtures creativity and generates novel solutions to deliver engineering perfection. Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible. As part of a world class cellular team, you’ll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded software that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new cellular technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries, redefine what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.
Description
Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and well-adapted manager to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves developing and integrating core cellular technologies that solves everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go. This team takes pride in not just coming up with proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level. In this role you will be a key member of the Cellular Layer1 Control Software team with following responsibilities:
Lead a team of engineers responsible for integrating PHY/Layer1 Control Software/Firmware of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system. Analyze system wide issues, identifying patterns from the reported issues, finding root causes, and integrating solutions to resolve these issues. Evaluate and implement leading edge tools for build, formal verification, and test. Define product and process improvements to improve overall SW quality.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum BS, preferred MS in EE/CS with at least 15 years of relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience with real-time, embedded cellular 3G/4G/5G PHY L1 Software/Firmware
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles using C and/or C , Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience in the analysis of system wide issues
- Experience in engineering management, including prior leadership of cellular software teams
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of embedded real-time control, communications, information theory, estimation, adaptive filtering, control loops; DSP, communication and RF topics a plus.
- Working knowledge of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
- Experience with emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
- Experience in SW verification and HW validation utilizing scripting and/or automation frameworks with strong experience debugging embedded software systems using system simulators.
- Demonstrates comfort with pushing beyond the status quo
- Builds strong relationships within the organization to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - both written and oral
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,000 and $313,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Salary : $181,000 - $313,000
